1. On Earth As It Is In Heaven
2. Falls
3. Gabriel's Oboe
4. Ave Maria Guarani
5. Brothers
6. Carlotta
7. Vita Nostra
8. Climb
9. Remorse
10. Penance
11. The Mission
12. River
13. Gabriel's Oboe
14. Te Deum Guarani
15. Refusal
16. Asuncion
17. Alone
18. Guarani
19. The Sword
20. Miserere
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Ennio Morricone's Academy Award-nominated score captures the conflict between 18th-century Jesuit missionaries trying to convert the native Indians, and the slavers who want to destroy them. In keeping with the serious subject matter and epic scope of Roland Joffé's film, the score is by turns grave, lyrical, and tense. Ever inventive, Morricone mixes liturgical chorales, native drumming, and Spanish-influenced guitars, often in the very same track, to capture the drama of the culture clash. His trademark lyricism also comes through, notably in the beautiful themes for "Gabriel's Oboe" and "The Mission." Not as over-the-top as his well-known spaghetti Western scores, The Mission shows Morricone at his dramatic best. --Heidi MacDonald
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The Mission: Original Soundtrack From The Motion Picture
- Audio CD: 0 pages (1992-06-29)
- Publisher: Virgin Records Us
- Label: Virgin Records Us
- Format: Soundtrack
- Studio: Virgin Records Us
- Average Customer Review:
 based on 96 reviews
- Sales Rank in Music: #814
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Summary: Incredibly moving soundtrack - haunting, energetic, unique 2008-06-22
Comment: I agree that this is probably the very best movie soundtrack ever. Twenty years after I first heard it, I still love it. An amazing achievement that stands alone, but is even more moving after watching the movie.
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Summary: Soundtrack 2008-02-13
Comment: I love this soundtrack but it came with a broken case even though I purchased it new.
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Summary: Top 5 Movie Score Ever 2008-01-29
Comment: Easily one of the top 5 movie scores of all time. The music haunts you - in a good way. If you do not have this score then this is a must. Being a huge fan of Ennio Morricone and his westerns, this easily is his crowning achievement.
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Summary: Musical Majesty 2008-01-25
Comment: I should say that I am partial to opera, which is essentially musical theatre. In my view it represents the pinnacle of the Western musical experience; easily the most demanding of musical forms. I suppose that's why I am also fond of scores written for movies and stage theatre and count Warren, Porter, Rodgers, Mancini, Williams, and Morricone as the supreme masters of the genre in the 20th century. "The Mission" score demonstrates Ennio's mastery of dramatic music, characterized by texture, depth, emotion, turmoil, innovative orchestration (even counterpoint), layered with beautiful and original melodies that would make Puccini proud. On the other hand, there was room in the movie for 1 or 2 more original pieces to go with Gabriel's Oboe, Ave Maria Guarani, Brothers, and the River. Nevertheless, the guy's a genius.
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Summary: Profound classical soundtrack. A classic 2008-01-20
Comment: This soundtrack has a profound soundtrack. It has become a classic and has a cult-like following among intellectuals. Oboeist enjoy the one track with a unique oboe lead and solo.
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